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Explore different energy types, conversion processes, and applications, focusing on electricity generation through power plants, turbines, and renewable sources like wind, hydroelectric, and solar. Learn about the working principles of power plants and PV-Thermal solar technology.
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Date: 3/02/11Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 ProgramPresented at:McNair Academic High SchoolSupported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education ProgramAssociated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ Sources: NAE, NRC (2009) Energy(FROM AN ENGINEERING STANDPOINT)
Types of Energy • Kinetic & Potential Energy • Electrical • Thermal • Chemical • Mechanical
Converting Energy The Automobile
Electricity • How do we generate electricity? • Power Plants • Turbines • Renewable Sources • Wind Energy • Hydroelectric • Solar Panels Turbine
How a Power Plant Works G High P-T Steam Boiler Turbine Water Cycle Low P-T Steam High Pressure Pump Cold Water Condenser
My Research • PV-Thermal Solar Panels
PV-Thermal Solar Technology • Temperature distribution on surface
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